For decades, robotic arms have been strong but clumsy. A major new research initiative is finally tackling the delicate problem of robotic touch and dexterity. The goal is to create “plug-and-play” hands that can work alongside people in factories, hospitals, and labs.
Nvidia’s Arm-based Grace processor went from zero to 18 systems in a year, making a huge splash. Meanwhile, traditional Ethernet interconnects are rapidly losing favor in high-performance computing.
A new report from the London Assembly says the city’s electricity grid is already maxed out, delaying over 12,000 homes. With AI datacenter demand set to grow up to 600%, planners are scrambling for a fix.
Proton Mail is running a major promotion with discounts up to 60% off. The service is betting that users are finally fed up with spam and tracking and ready to pay for a private, streamlined email experience.
Klarna is launching its own tap-to-pay service for in-store purchases across 14 European markets. The move aims to bring its flexible payment plans directly to physical retail, all within its single app. It’s a direct challenge to the dominance of Apple Pay and Google Wallet.
Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update, KB5070311, finally brings dark mode to key File Explorer dialogs. However, it also introduces a glaring bug that causes a bright white flash when opening Explorer in dark mode.
Quantum computing has been held back by fragile qubits and massive, power-hungry cooling systems. Now, NTT and partner OptQC are trying a radically different approach using light. Could this be the breakthrough that makes quantum tech practical?
A smart bed’s heart rate monitor alerted a 70-year-old man to a life-threatening complete heart block. Doctors confirmed the bed’s reading, and he got a pacemaker just in time. It shows how consumer tech is becoming a first line of health defense.
Google has released its Android Security Bulletin for December 2025, and it’s a hefty one. The update patches several critical vulnerabilities, including a severe flaw in the Android Framework that could enable remote denial-of-service attacks.
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z TriFold is breaking records before it even launches. It’s set to feature the largest battery ever in a flagship Galaxy phone and finally brings 45W fast charging to a foldable. This could be the end of the battery life compromise for big-screen foldables.
